Holy crap, Storm is writing a blog! I haven't done one in a long time... ok a really long time. After doing my gaming on PC for about 90% of my gaming and 5% on iOS and the last 5% on consoles. I've finally jumped into the new gen consoles with a PS4.

Ever since the consoles have been announced I have wished the new gen consoles came with backwards compatibility... Like the Wii U. Now I understand from the hardware side of things and switching to the x86 architecture side of things this creates a conflict. I know I can't be the only one out there that thinks the same about this backwards compatibility stuff. They could have always thrown in the CPU/APU on the PS3 into the PS4 and created a hybrid of some sorts. I would have been willing to pay more for this.

They didn't have to make every PS4 like that and maybe make an "enthusiasts" only version of some sorts. That would have been cool. I know, I know, just play your PS3 games on your PS3 is probably what most people will say. I would like to have a much speedier experience with the modern interface of the PS4. The reason I stopped playing a lot of my PS3 games besides horrible graphics was the load times and horrible experience with the interface. A lot of people probably aren't use to ridiculous fast speeds but I got spoiled with a high end PC. And it's so very noticeable when you are loading anything else on any other piece of hardware.

Ya, ya, first world problems, I know.

I'm also well aware of PS Now. But that doesn't really help my disc and digital library of PS3 games. I think it is kind of ridiculous that they don't let us use already owned PS3 digital games with PS Now. Just thought I'd share that opinion of mine. Having a PS4 that is completely backwards compatible is just very lucrative idea to me. I also really think such an addition would have created even more sales. Esp. for people who never owned a PS3.

Of course I was just focusing on the PS3 and PS4. But I wish Micro$oft had done the same thing with the One and 360. The hardware limitations on the consoles is something that could have been worked around. I also know from a business perspective that these corporations want to create as much profit as possible... That is after all the number one reason these companies exist(sorry fanboys, it's all about the bottom line and not your happiness and loyalty) Adding the extra hardware to be backwards compatible was probably not very cost effective. Of course, another really cool addition would have been the ability to play Vita games too. Like having a built PS TV built into it. Boy that would have been sweet.

It still doesn't mean I can't sit here and dream of the ultimate PS4. Like the title said, "What I Wish Happened." And that's about it, it truly is and was wishful thinking. It should be added, that I'm 100% sure that if the consoles were backwards compatible I would have gotten them a lot sooner and would own both of them by now.

What about you guys, which features do you wish these new gen consoles have?

Another wish I had was surprisingly missing on another console. And that is achievements on Wii U and Virtual Console games. I'm really not a trophy/achievement hunter anymore. But I would spend money on classic Nintendo games just to play for achievements. It would give me an excuse to go visit old favorites that I've already beaten a handful of times.

Do you love Metroid? Have you wanted play a new Metroid game? Well... a modder has modded Spelunky. Check out these pics and these two videos. The first one is of a guy who is quite clueless on Metroid lore... the 2nd video is less annoying. Anyways, this is pretty awesome! The videos do a great job of showing what is in the game, including all of the amazing music!

Personal Info and My Story

I've been married to my beautiful wife for 10 years! And we have 4 kids. I've learned in life that being a parent is the biggest reward in life. I consider myself truly blessed!

I spent 9 1/2 years in the U.S. military. I was in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Specialist and a heavy weapons(machine guns) specialist/instructor. I switched over to the U.S. Army for 5 1/2 years as an Infantryman

I have been deployed to Iraq 3 times. I was there for the initial attack on Iraq in 2003. My last deployment I was injured in Iraq (link to blog My unique Iraq War Story ). I was medically retired out of the Army in 2011. I really miss doing my job!

From my injury in Iraq I now have Traumatic Brain Injury, incapacitating headaches, insomnia, and post traumatic stress disorder. When I got home from Iraq they discovered I had a brain arteriovenous malformation. I then had 5 brain surgeries in 2008. I'm lucky to to be alive today!

My kiddos! From left to right, Hunter, Raelynn, Fischer, & Remington!

My Hobbies

Besides gaming my other hobbies are fishing, shooting, gun collecting, and hiking. I'm hoping to add hunting and archery into that list this very soon! I'm also a huge NFL fan and I love fantasy football.

This picture below is a few years old, I've added stuff to my collection but needless to say I'm ready for the zombie apocalypse! That stuff isn't airsoft

Gaming and MyIGN

I would like to think of myself as the MyIGN Philanthropist! I may not give away money, but I give away games like no one else! Just look at my blog history! Catch me on Steam and I can hook you up with games!

Closest friends on MyIGN: I have a lot of friends here on MyIGN but the people I've talked and played games with the most are: Arcterran, D_Bone, Fellstrike, IamKyleMan, Kael555, LadyShadowHeart, R341ity_Ch3ck, and Harshgupta. I know I'm missing a bunch of you, I do have memory issues ;P

Favorite games: X-com: UFO Defense, Super Metroid, Tanarus, Demon's Souls & Dark Souls. I also love playing military shooters online, but usually only in the "hardcore" mode.

Favorite game this year: I really don't know the answer to this question! But I did enjoy Tomb Raider and Guacamelee!

Gaming History: I'm a huge PC gamer. I took a break from being a PC gamer with the Xbox 360 and PS3. But I finally went back to it in 2012 and I'm so glad I did! I have been able to accumulate a gaming library of over 350 games on the PC in under 2 years.

When I started gaming I was just a young whipper snapper and my first games were Frogger and Donkey Kong on a computer with a black and green monochromatic monitor! I've played almost every major gaming console since the Atari 2600.

I also have ditched Microsoft as my favorite console provider. I really like the direction Sony went this year with next gen. Microsoft's first announcements about the XBone showed they were disconnected from reality. I since have gotten a PS Vita and will definitely be getting a PS4. It will take a while for me to get an Xbone.

What I'm most excited for is the future of gaming with what Steam is doing with the SteamOS and hope it becomes very successful. It could really change how consoles are done. I'm also a firm believer that the mobile gaming platform's are going to evolve the most over this next generation and really change the console wars.

The Ultimate MyIGN Fantasy Football League

Like last year, I'll be holding a Fantasy Football league. I currently have 7 open spots!

This fantasy football league is for American football and it is for the NFL. It's definitely not for soccer or NCAA football, look elsewhere for that!

I am looking for someone that will actually follow and use their team every weekend. I hate when people sign up to play Fantasy Football and then they never use it. This unbalances the game because whoever stops updating their team most of the time becomes a free win.

Requirements

The league requirements require that you:

Love football

Update and manage your team every week

Be a respectable user of MyIGN

Why play in the Ultimate MyIGN football league?

It's fun!

I'm the league manager!!

Great competition with fellow MyIGN'ers

PRIZES!!!!

Well... more like one prize! The winner will not only get bragging rights they will walk, run, or jump away with at least a $15 PSN, Xbox, Nintendo, or Steam giftcard/game. It all depends on how well I am doing financially at the end of the season. Last year's winner IamKyleMan walked away with $20 worth of Steam games! I basically want to make sure the winner gets at least one video game for free!

Registration

How do you get in this awesome league? It's simple, answer these following questions and cross your fingers that you get drafted!

Do you have an NFL.com account? (If not, make one and come back when you can say yes)

Do you watch football?

Who is your favorite team?

Why is that your favorite team?

Who is your favorite currently playing football player?

The Ultimate My IGN fantasy football league has 12 teams and has a live draft. Once selected to be part of my league I will need your email address and your NFL.com account name so I can invite you to the league.